Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 14 in Honor of Veterans Day
In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, November 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men that serve in our country’s military is unparalleled and is a source of prideContinue Reading
Mrs. Morgan’s class shares a piece of Mexico with JES
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. On the 1st and 2nd of November, millions of Mexican families come together to make food and create ofrendas, or altars, to remember and show respect to their loved ones who have passed. ThisContinue Reading
Simon & Garfunkel tribute slated for Jefferson later this month at 1852
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel by, Swearingen and Kelli, will be on tap in Jefferson on Nov. 27. Appearing at the The 1852, Swearingen and Kelli will recreate the music, memories and magic of the famous folk-rock duo, Simon and Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing for twenty yearsContinue Reading
Marion County Assistance District Approved
Marion County residents approved the creation of the Marion County Assistance District and the addition of a 1.5% sales and use tax 324-247. Early voting results had the District being approved by 7%, a margin which increased as results came in, eventually finishing up at 13.48%. “This is about MarionContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is next weekend, November 7, from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in orContinue Reading
Trash time change set for January 1
“The times they are a changing” to dispose of solid waste in Precinct 3 starting January 1. Marion County Commissioners approved the hours of operation of the solid waste dump at Precinct 3 during Monday’s regular meeting. The new hours only affect Precinct 3 Saturday operating hours. The new hoursContinue Reading
Support Creating MC Assistance District
In general, everyone will agree that increasing taxes, of any type, is a bad idea. But, on the November 2 ballot, the creation of the Marion County Assistance District needs to be overwhelmingly approved. The district will add a 1.5% Sales and Use tax to purchases made in the county.Continue Reading
Lutheran layman chimes in on Pastor Ho
Editor I read the dust up between Pastor Ho and Ms. Opiela. I can hopefully write a brief response from a conservative Lutheran layman’s perspective. I add the term conservative because there are Lutheran offshoots that are willing to compromise principal in favor of ecumenicism. Beware of wolves in sheep’sContinue Reading
Death
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In the 1980s Jack Kevorkian made headlines by advocating for assisted suicide. Kevorkian, a medical doctor, argued that terminally ill patients had the right to die with dignity. When the state of Michigan discovered that he had helped his patients die, he lost his medical license, and prosecutorsContinue Reading
The Meaning Behind Halloween
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, What does the name Halloween really mean? The word “Halloween“ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve’’ and means, “hallowed evening.” Hallowed means, “made holy, consecrated, hallowed ground. Knowing the origins of Halloween is important, because this article is regarding the supernatural hidden dark-side of this “holiday”. Halloween’sContinue Reading
Donnie Smith
Memorial services for Donnie Smith, 63 of Jefferson have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 24, 2021 at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home with Rev. Kern Railsback officiating. Donnie passed away Tuesday evening October 12, 2021 in Athens. He was born April 17, 1958 in Carthage to the late JamesContinue Reading
Cypress Bend celebrates annual Fall Fest
By Sarah Gale Jefferson Jimplecute There were pumpkins and prizes last weekend at Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School’s Fall Fest. The event took place in the school’s gymnasium and a variety of food and game carnival booths. The festival had to be canceled last year due to the pandemic. HoweverContinue Reading
JISD Honor Rolls 1st 9 Weeks
1st Grade All “A” Temperance Anderson, Marisol Aveja, Cash Benedict, Kinslee Byrd, Zacharias Campos-Sorrells, Bolden Carter, Kenzlie Collins, Aynslee Danvers, Kriya Desai, Alexis Durden, Caydence Galeazzi, O’Brylen Goynes, Kash Grigsby, Rorie Haskins, Caleb Henry, Joli Hickman, McKenzi Holt, King Irving, Jason Keasler, JaQuan King, Emma Lemmon, Charley McClain, Brentlee McCormick,Continue Reading
Local Youth Advocate battles big tobacco
Press Release The US surgeon general first declared youth vaping an epidemic in 2018, and three years later, efforts to end youth e-cigarette use are far from over. Charlene has been selected to serve as a Teen Ambassador with the statewide youth movement Say What! to educate Jefferson and communitiesContinue Reading
OHTP heads into next show with ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’
By Marica Thomas Special to the Jimplecute When author Washington Irving lived in England in the 1820s, tales of a “head-less horseman” were frequently found in European origins. It was a staple of storytelling and Irving adopted it to write one of the most popular and horrifying tales ever printed, that ofContinue Reading
Basketball Starts this Week!
Jefferson Bulldog Basketball action tips off this week. Full play begins next week. At right is the Lady Bulldog schedule! The Boys Basketball schedule has not been posted yet on the JISD website, but look for it in next week’s paper and online!Continue Reading
